Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
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Warranties offered
"Mike was very friendly, did an excellent job and showed up on time. I will definitely hire him again when I get the other room painted."
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1992
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"They were excellent, I was very pleased with their work. They were very professional. They also did painting for my son, and they went above and beyond my expectation."
+51
Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
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Credit card accepted
"Sealed and painted garage floor- looks great! They completed the job quickly."
Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Emergency services offered
"Wonderful professional painters. Had two areas painted and they did a great job. One of the rooms needed a double coat of paint and when it was finished I felt like I was in someone else’s house. I would definitely use them again."
+113
Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"WulfHorst Painters did an excellent job. My house looks beautiful The crew was very good. The owner was very involved. I plan on using them for my future painting projects"
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
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Emergency services offered
"Bryan arrived neatly dressed in white uniform and each day when he left for the day he was still neat and uniform was still white. Not a spot on him or uniform. He cleaned up each day after himself. There was never paint anywhere other than the walls. He was friendly, professional and polite. It took him only two days to complete a job that would have taken others longer to complete. When finished rooms looked like brand new rooms. A much hire for a super great job well done."
Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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"Adam was professional about his evaluation and recommendations to paint the exterior of my home. The work was completed on time. The quote was fair and the quality excellent. The paint crew were courteous, thorough and did a very good job. I highly recommend Adam and his team."
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"L and L painting painted the entire interior of my home. I met with several contractors before hiring Rick and his crew and I am so glad I did . Rick and his crew took care of moving all of my heavy furniture and putting it back into place when the job was done. L and L painting was very friendly, professional and I without a doubt recommend hiring this company. My home looks beautiful, Thank you L and L painting!"
Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
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Small jobs welcome
"Very professional. He responded quickly with a call. Came out to review job, sent a very detailed estimate. Called, and showed up when he said he would. Did a great job, of cleaning deck, repaired and replaced some steps, then painted the deck. Came back a couple days later, returned everything back on the deck. Very polite!!! I would highly recommend him."
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"Were pleasant, easy to work with, went above and beyond just painting by taking care of some issues."
Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.
Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.
Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.
You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.
Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.
Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.
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